TARGET II

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TARGET II

• Technology Applications Readiness Grants for
  Empowering Texas

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TARGET II - 4 Years

• 2003-2005 899,924.00
• 2005-2006 675,000.00 (approx.)
• 2006-2007 450,000.00 (approx.)
• 1st cycle July 1, 2003 thru June 30, 2005

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Focus

• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Language Arts
• Technology Applications

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Focus

• 6th grade cycle 1
• 7th grade cycle 2
• 8th grade cycle 3

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High-Need Districts

• Abilene, Anson, Cisco, Colorado, Comanche,
  DeLeon, Gorman, Gustine, Hamlin, Haskell,
  Highland, Merkel, Moran, Roby, Rochester, Roscoe,
  Rule, Stamford, Sweetwater, Trent, Westbrook, and
  Abilene Christian Schools
• 22 in all

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Emphasis

• Highly trained teachers
• 1 focus curriculum teacher from each 6th grade
  campus
• Develop and deliver curriculum content via the
  world wide web
• Train all teachers to access and use web-based
  content

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Highly Trained 6th Grade Teacher

• Chosen after screening interview process
• 10 day academy training on developing content
  (100/day)
• 2 day followup session
• Regular contact with training staff via ITV
• Up to 1,000 stipend for units created

• Laptop computer
• Software
• Digital video camera
• Accessories
• Calculators for selected teachers

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6th Grade Campus

• All teachers trained on web content access and
  usage
• All teachers have their own web site with
  training on content submission

• Campus receives laptop computer
• Software
• Scanner
• Camera
• Calculators with accessories

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Whats Next?

• 2nd Cycle
• 7th grade students and teachers targeted

• 3rd Cycle
• 8th grade students and teachers targeted

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Our Goals

• Provide quality web-based content to all teachers
  around the world
• Guarantee middle school age students will be
  technology competent when entering high school
• Develop highly trained and dedicated teachers who
  will insure that no child is left behind